A Psychometrist is a professional who has specialized skills in the administration of neuropsychological and psychometric tests. It is an unregulated profession, but Psychometrists are supervised by a registered and licensed Clinical Psychologist whose profession is regulated (e.g., by the College of Psychologists of Ontario). Psychometrists must be supervised by a Psychologist as many psychological tests can only be owned by psychologists or by other qualified mental health professionals.

There are no designated educational programs to train Psychometrists. Therefore, the qualifications and training process needed to become a Psychometrist differ as a function of the organization in which they will work, as different roles vary in the level of independence a Psychometrist will hold and the level of complexity of their tasks. To work in private practice, training to become a fully-qualified Psychometrist typically takes 1 to 2 years of directed learning and practice administering neuropsychological and psychometric tests under the supervision of a registered Psychologist.

In order to begin the training to become a Psychometrist, most individuals already have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. Coursework in psychological measurement, research, and statistics is typically required. In addition to the appropriate education, Psychometrists are required to have several essential skills and abilities. These include strong observational and problem-solving abilities, proficient oral and written communication, and comfort working with complex data and statistics. Most importantly, Psychometrists must have a love for working with people and must be adept in service provision to populations who have learning, attention, social-communication, or mental health difficulties.

Psychometrists can work in a variety of settings, including research labs at universities, hospitals, schools, and private practices. They sometimes specialize in providing services within certain clinical, diagnostic, or research areas, or to certain populations.